Outdoor Adventure

Recharge in Nature

Home to stunning rivers cutting through limestone bluffs, rolling hills, endless prairies and an abundance of state and county parks, Iowa’s landscape allows for all kinds of adventures. Grab your hiking shoes and traverse the scenic trails at Yellow River and Stephens State Forest and the rolling landscape of the Loess Hills at Preparation Canyon. Discover peaceful waterfalls like Dunning's Spring and Willow Creek Waterfall. Or simply relax at a camping site at Lake Icaria Recreation Area.

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These Iowa Hiking Trails and Breweries are the Perfect Pairings

Looking for bite-sized outdoor adventures to do with friends this season? Try one of these pairings of Iowa hiking trails and a nearby brewery or winery.

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Beyond RAGBRAI: Bike Trails for Every Adventure

Iowa’s 2,500 miles of bike trails cater to all kinds of adventures. Grab your bike and spend a day pedaling through prairies and woods, along lakes and rivers, through cities or past rural farmland.

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Iowa's Great Climbing Spots

Whether a beginner or avid climber, Iowa's landscape offers climbing opportunities for all.

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